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Titles read: "Russia today - Millions of thinking people all over the world are today wondering exactly what is happening in that vast land known as Russia. Having no political opinions or prejudices, 'Pathetone' screens these pictures of today's industrial life behind that veil of mystery hanging over Russia."

Russia, Soviet Union.

Various shots of a huge coal plant in Russia. Burning coke is seen pouring into passing trains as commentator tells us the plant was built in 67 days. The train passes into a water sprinkling plant so the flames are put out.

Intertitle reads: "One of the greatest Rivers in Russia, is the Dnieper. A giant dam has just been completed, to harness the great power of this swift River."
Several shots of the Dnieper River and the enormous dam being built.

10 telling images selected from British Pathé's extensive WWI footage. 'The war to end all wars' was a war without parallel: over 70 million military personnel were involved and over 17 million people died.